Schools in Zip Code 22664

ZIP code 22664 (Woodstock, VA) contains three public schools — W.W. Robinson Elementary (PK-5), Peter Muhlenberg Middle (6-8), and Central High (9-12) — all part of Shenandoah County Public Schools, serving about 2,300 students in a high-poverty area where 83-84% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Peter Muhlenberg Middle is the standout performer, having climbed from the 52nd to the 73rd percentile in state rankings over three years. It leads the district in math: 8th graders achieved 100% proficiency in Algebra I, while 6th and 8th grade math scores (85.7% and 78.7%) far exceed state averages (63.2% and 46.9%). Central High also shines in graduation and STEM outcomes, with a 97.3% graduation rate (vs. 92.3% statewide) and perfect or near-perfect proficiency in Geometry and 9th-grade Biology. However, its VA/US History proficiency is a major weakness at just 18.6%, far below the state’s 27.8%. W.W. Robinson Elementary is the largest school but the lowest-ranked (27th percentile). It posted a dramatic one-year jump in 3rd grade math (from 63.0% to 80.7%), yet 4th grade math remains very low at 46.9% — nearly 27 points below the state average.

Across all three schools, high poverty does not predict low performance. The district’s math pipeline is especially strong: middle school students feed directly into high school success in Algebra I and Geometry. Chronic absenteeism is slightly above district levels (12.5-13.5%) but below the state average, and the middle school’s lower absenteeism aligns with its higher achievement. Notably, per-student spending varies, with the middle school receiving the most ($9,816) and the elementary school the least ($8,672). Overall, the middle and high schools are clearly trending upward in state rankings, while the elementary school remains stable. For parents, Peter Muhlenberg Middle offers the strongest academic track record, Central High pairs excellent graduation rates with STEM strengths but needs work in history, and W.W. Robinson Elementary shows promise in early math alongside persistent upper-elementary challenges.